20 trendy industrial-style living room ideas in 2020

A classic industrial fair

Despite the years, the industrial style retains the same “basics”. And it would be wrong to deprive them in 2020, because they are still so trendy!

1. Install a red brick wall in your living room 

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Typical of New York factories and lofts, red brick walls are one of the classic wall coverings in industrial decoration . In a small living room, we will favor a single red brick wall, leaving the other walls in a neutral shade.

Source: Leroy Merlin 3D brick wallpaper

If you don't have the possibility of having a real brick wall, there are very good trompe-l'oeil wallpapers that will allow you to cover one of your walls in the living room.

2 - opt for a brown leather sofa 

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Whether it is mottled or bought in a decoration store, the brown leather sofa is the sofa of the industrial style par excellence .

For a vintage decoration , we opt for a padded leather model, Chesterfield style . For a more modern decoration , a soft leather sofa in hazelnut or cognac shades.

3 - Having exposed beams

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This type of industrial lounge requires high ceilings , but also to live in a loft or country house. The beams must be gray or black metal , with visible bolts, to look authentic.

4 - Choose lighting inspired by the industrial sector

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Whether it is a pendant lamp or a floor lamp, industrial decoration lamps are largely inspired by factory lamps or movie sets .

For a trendy industrial show, opt for industrial lights in black metal or copper / gold metal .

Source: La Redoute Collections metal desk lamp

5 - Partition the living room with a glass roof

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In black metal, the canopy allows to partition a large room while letting in the light . It is a very practical solution to partition a loft or to arrange a small space.

In a studio or a small apartment, you can create an intimate bedroom area while not losing the brightness of the room.

6 - Paint your walls black

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If you are not afraid of getting bored and like dark rooms , paint the walls of your industrial living room in black.

Favor this atmosphere in a room facing south , so as not to live in the dark all day.

7 - Hang a glass mirror on the wall

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If you don't have the possibility of installing a real canopy in your living room, cheat! Glass-style mirrors are a classic in industrial decoration . In raw black metal , these are generally quite imposing models.

Source: Decoclico glass mirror

To enhance it, hang your glass mirror above a buffet or industrial chest of drawers.

A chic industrial fair

Thanks to noble materials such as wood, stone or leather , you can easily transform your stay into a chic industrial living room.

8 - Mix industrial decoration and vintage furniture

Source: Maisons du Monde mango wood coffee table

The advantage of industrial furniture is that it combines perfectly with retro furniture . Ideal if you have some antique furniture in your living room, whether inherited or antique.

9 - Having industrial furniture in a Scandinavian living room

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The Scandinavian style is a good basis for an industrial lounge that is warm and cozy . Reserve the industrial style for certain pieces of furniture like the coffee table, the TV stand or even the dining table.

Opt for basic and Scandinavian furniture for the rest of the layout (sofa, chairs, bookcase, etc.).

10 - Mix raw materials and pastel colors

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The industrial style can sometimes be cold and very masculine. To break this rough side of formwork, play with pastel colors , to repaint the walls of your living room or for some of your furniture.

This combination is ideal for a small living room , which needs to be bright and look larger than it looks.

11 - Make a mixture of raw materials

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Take inspiration from country houses and shabby chic style for a chic industrial lounge . Raw wood goes perfectly with vintage leather. The stone walls must be left in order, to accentuate the raw side of the living room.

12 - Have some elements of romantic decoration

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A little sweetness in a world of rough! The chic industrial lounge can mix wooden and raw metal furniture with some more delicate decorative elements , such as pretty curtains at the windows, bouquets of dried flowers or even candles arranged on a golden brass tray in the middle of the coffee table.

13 - Play the raw material card

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Take inspiration from factory interiors to furnish your industrial living room. This type of atmosphere is particularly suitable for a large house or a loft , because it requires a lot of space to be highlighted.

14 - Use the khaki color

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Less sharp than green, khaki is a color that is perfectly suited to the retro industrial style .

We will use it as well on furniture (as with a khaki / olive green sofa) as on decorative elements such as demijohns, light fixtures or even metal storage boxes.

15 - Play the 50s design card

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The 1950s were among the sources of inspiration for industrial furniture. The famous Jieldé lamp , for example, was created at that time.

For a retro industrial show , take inspiration from 50's style lounges . Often round, the furniture of the time brings softness to the whole.

16 - Paint the walls in duck blue

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Duck blue is not always an easy color to apply, but in an industrial salon, it has the gift of creating a chic and retro atmosphere at the same time . A bit like Mad Men.

If you like character interiors , paint all of the living room walls in this shade.

If you prefer to play the parsimony card, then paint one or two sections of wall , so as to highlight a decorative element such as a library, a canopy or a beautiful industrial piece of furniture.

17 - Create an industrial style office corner

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18 - Arrange a dining area with industrial copper chairs

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Nowadays, it is rare that the dining room is separated from the living room. To keep the retro industrial style in your living room, opt for copper seats like the famous Tolix chairs.

19 - Combining industry with vegetation

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The Urban Jungle trend has been in full swing for years. Small or large, green plants have a knack for bringing warmth to our interiors .

To give a warmer side to an industrial show, do not hesitate to have it on your shelves .

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In a dark living room, plants can add color without distorting the industrial side of the whole.

20- Have natural fiber

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Armchairs, stools or even baskets made of natural fibers have been very trendy in recent years. Often associated with boho or Scandinavian decoration, they nevertheless find their place in a modern industrial lounge.